anyone hunting coyotes

[bckev]

I am curious if anyone is out hunting coyotes right now. Seeing lots around and need to shoot some before they start eating my chickens again, but in my neck of the woods don't seem to see to many people out hunting them.

[Mr. Dean]

I try when I can but have only been out twice this winter - Haven't got one under my belt yet.

Do you actively hunt them or just hit the odd one that's being a nuisance at home?

[crazysheephunter]

Ive been hunting them a few times this year,with a bit of success,using calls and such,but this time of year they i think they are more in tune to whats going on due to the pressure they have faced through the winter.

[Mr. Dean]

Ive been hunting them a few times this year,with a bit of success,using calls and such,but this time of year they i think they are more in tune to whats going on due to the pressure they have faced through the winter.


???Pressure???

I get funny/weird looks when people know I'm goin out for 'em. The areas I've hit, nobody has been in there since the "Big Snow" we had (X-mas/New Years).

Must be different on the 'other' side of the province. :lol:

[brenden]

I've killed 10 yotes so far this year. February is a crazy month for dogs.They are very active and vocal. Female invite howls and a chorus of crows on the foxpro has been working like crazy.


Brenden

[wolverine]

Yup. Calving time on the ranches. The yotes are tuned into a veal dinner after eating shite all winter.

[huntwriter]

I was thinking about going coyote hunting but that was all I could do. February and March are the busiest times of the year with all the hunting shows underway everywhere and editors stocking up articles for the late summer and fall magazines. If I am not on the road to some seminar or promotion I am sitting in my office typing articles till my fingers are sore.:-)

I still hope that I can get out a day or two to hunt coyotes. There are lots of them around here.:D

[rishu_pepper]

I don't have a call or anything, but my 204 is roaring to go. Anyone want to take a newb out so I can finally make the legendary HBC yote stew for the 'Deaner? :D

[Mr. Dean]

I don't have a call or anything, but my 204 is roaring to go. Anyone want to take a newb out so I can finally make the legendary HBC yote stew for the 'Deaner? :D


I got TIRED of waiting for that Yote Chow Fun and took up hunting them myself!

I still can't believe that no one has donated ya one yet.... Where's all the brotherly love of our fellow members???

[rishu_pepper]

No love... ;)

Maybe you and I should just do this on our own eh Mr. Dean?

[Mr. Dean]

I got issues. :neutral:


Basically its been finding time - Only had one kick at the can (locally) this winter, so far. And that turned into an unexpected poaching operation for Bobcats. :shock:


Issues.... :sad:

[rishu_pepper]

Deal with 'em. :D

You're one up on me, I haven't been out at ALL this year... Gonna take out my rage on some unsuspecting coyotes...! :cool:

[Angel]

yote hunting sounds like a blast:razz:... rishu, Deaner when are we gonna snipe a few yotes. i wonder how the 270 would fare on the yotes:wink:.... let me know when you guys what to go!

[Mr. Dean]

yote hunting sounds like a blast:razz:...

In ways, it's a lot like fishing from the bank... You set out your caller and find a comfy place to park your ass for an hour. If nothing bites, move on down a bit and try again. Instead of reading a book though, you glass intensely.

With the hammering snow that the Coq. took yesterday/last night, my "Secret Spot" will be untouchable, :mad: again :mad:.


Unless you guyz got some snow-machines. :smile: :smile:

[Angel]

2 feet = snowmachine.:smile:

let me know when we are going yote bashin'

[rishu_pepper]

I'm up for "yote bashin'" though I'll be using a 204, to "conserve" the meat. Geez, no 270 for me! :biggrin:

Hopefully within the next few weeks, eh folks?

[Angel]

rishu, im game when you are. We got to get Deaner out with us tho. next couple weeks yote bashin' is on.

[todbartell]

I havent hunted this winter as much as usual, only got one coyote to show for my weak efforts. Usually up to around six or ten by now. :(

[Mr. Dean]

rishu, im game when you are. We got to get Deaner out with us tho. next couple weeks yote bashin' is on.

Things look grim on this end - I've been trying my hardest to bug-out for a weekend since.....???? I've forgotten now.

All my gear (camper, Jeep, ect) is road ready in less than 60 minutes. All I need is for needy people to quit being needy 'round here. :lol: :roll: :lol:

It's tough! There seem to be *something* up, each and every.......

Next year I think I'll just set aside a weeks vacation and put in an intense focus on this. At least that way, I'll at least get 'er done. :evil:


In the meantime, it's just about seizing the opportunity when it comes - kinda like having a dump. :shock:

[rishu_pepper]

If all goes well (i.e. no plans), I should be free next Saturday on the 7th. We could make a trip of it. :D

Deaner, priorities man! If we ain't getting the yote chow, who's going to? :cool:

[Mr. Dean]

You're killin' me!!! Like, really s l o w . . . . . . :sad:


I can't plan for more than 12 hrs ahead right now.

Well, I could,,,, But life would be real different once I got back. :razz:

[bckev]

I haven't been out myself yet but am hoping too soon if nothing else to get the numbers down and scratch the hunting itch. Saw one yesterday walking across skaha lake. Hear them yipping every night. Had one raiding my chickens last year that was so big I thought it was a wolf at first. Took a couple shots but she was too far away. I need to get a call and set up and call them in.

[rishu_pepper]

Well Deaner, whenever you're ready, we'll be ready for you. I got a whole bunch of 204 loaded and ready. :D

I have half a mind to bring my 7WSM, but I don't think I'll have anything left if I shot them with 140gr TTSX at 3150fps :lol:

[Mr. Dean]

I have half a mind to bring my 7WSM, but I don't think I'll have anything left if I shot them with 140gr TTSX at 3150fps :lol:


I'm pretty sure that we won't be needing to sacrifice a bunny, to confirm this one.... :razz:


Hey, I see that you're dumping the CZ .22 ------> Planning on buying a digi-caller with the proceeds?

[rishu_pepper]

I'm pretty sure that we won't be needing to sacrifice a bunny, to confirm this one.... :razz:


Hey, I see that you're dumping the CZ .22 ------> Planning on buying a digi-caller with the proceeds?

A bunny would just be a waste of ammo :biggrin:

Ya.. I bought a bunch of stuff lately, gotta get me some dough back. If you want it I'll give you better price :D

[Riverjet]

I'm wanting to get into some coyote smokin as well but I have one question.
What do you do with the hides, are they worth anything?

[Mr. Dean]

They are what you make of 'em.

Some guys sell them
Some guys collect them


I ain't in it for the $$$ :wink:


Rishue, I got one already. Don't need 2

[rishu_pepper]

Some guys eat them. ;)

I probably should have set the price lower; the economy nowadays no one is buying stuff...

My 204 loads are getting real close. My newbie friend, who shot guns for the first time yesterday, was about to put 4-5 shots within 1.5" IIRC. Just a bit more tweaking.